The Road to Kroger Field: Kentucky High School Football Championships Set for Showdown Weekend
The stage is officially set for one of the most anticipated weekends in Kentucky high school football. This Friday and Saturday, twelve teams from across the state will descend on Kroger Field in Lexington, each with one goal in mind: to bring home a state championship.
Six classes. Six games.
Two days of wall-to-wall action featuring some of the top programs in the Bluegrass. From perennial powerhouses looking to add another trophy to the case, to underdogs chasing history, every matchup brings its own flavor.
And while every title game has its own intrigue, there’s no question that all eyes will be locked on Saturday’s Class 6A clash - a heavyweight showdown between two of the top three teams in the state.
Let’s break down what’s on tap.
Friday, December 5 - Championship Tripleheader
Class 1A (Noon ET)
**RV Raceland vs.
Kentucky Country Day**
Raceland is back in the title game, looking to finish the job this time around.
They’ve been knocking on the door, and now they’ll face a Kentucky Country Day squad that’s quietly put together a strong campaign. These are two programs that know how to win, and this one could come down to who controls the line of scrimmage in the second half.
Class 2A (4:00 PM ET)
**No.
13 Owensboro Catholic vs. No.
9 Lexington Christian Academy**
This is a matchup loaded with offensive firepower.
Lexington Christian has climbed into the top 10 on the back of a high-octane attack, while Owensboro Catholic has surged late in the season, jumping eight spots in the rankings to earn their spot in the final. Expect points - and plenty of them.
Class 4A (8:00 PM ET)
**No.
4 Boyle County vs. No.
5 Franklin County**
This one’s a battle between two top-five teams who’ve been on a collision course all season.
Boyle County brings championship pedigree and a defense that’s as stingy as they come. Franklin County, meanwhile, has been rising steadily, up a spot in the latest rankings and playing with a ton of confidence.
This could be the most balanced matchup of the weekend.
Saturday, December 6 - Championship Saturday
Class 3A (Noon ET)
**No.
2 Christian Academy-Louisville vs. No.
22 Murray**
Christian Academy-Louisville has been dominant all year, and they’ve got their sights set on finishing the job.
Murray, ranked 22nd, has played the role of bracket buster, and they’re not just happy to be here. If they can keep it close early, this one could get interesting late.
Class 6A (4:00 PM ET)
**No.
3 South Warren vs. No.
1 Trinity**
Now here’s the main event.
Trinity, the top-ranked team in the state with eight first-place votes, has looked like a machine all season. But South Warren isn’t just showing up to play spoiler - they’re a legit title threat, sitting at No. 3 and loaded with talent on both sides of the ball.
This is the kind of matchup that could come down to a fourth-quarter drive or a game-changing turnover. Expect intensity, physicality, and a championship atmosphere that lives up to the billing.
Class 5A (8:00 PM ET)
**No.
10 Pulaski County vs. No.
8 Owensboro**
Pulaski County has been one of the biggest movers in the rankings, jumping eight spots to crack the top 10.
Owensboro, sitting at No. 8, has been steady all season and brings a balanced attack into this title bout. Both teams have the kind of playmakers that can flip a game in an instant.
Don’t be surprised if this one goes down to the wire.
KSR Top 25 Rankings - Pre-Championship Update
As championship weekend approaches, the latest statewide rankings offer a final look at where things stand heading into the six title games. Here’s how the Top 25 shakes out:
- Trinity [8 first-place votes]
- Christian Academy-Louisville [2 first-place votes]
- South Warren
- Boyle County
- Franklin County (+1)
- Ryle (+1) - Eliminated
- **St.
Xavier** (-2) - Eliminated
8.
Owensboro (+1)
9.
Lexington Christian Academy (+3)
10.
Pulaski County (+8)
11.
Corbin (+9) - Eliminated
12.
Frederick Douglass (+2) - Eliminated
13.
Owensboro Catholic (+8)
14.
Covington Catholic (-1) - Eliminated
15.
Highlands (-4) - Eliminated
16.
Johnson Central (-1) - Eliminated
17.
Atherton (-7) - Eliminated
18.
Beechwood (-2) - Eliminated
19.
DuPont Manual - Eliminated
20.
Paducah Tilghman (-4) - Eliminated
21.
Woodford County (-13) - Eliminated
22.
Murray (+3)
23.
Bell County (-1) - Eliminated
24.
Belfry - Eliminated
25.
Male (-2) - Eliminated
Others receiving votes: Lloyd Memorial (4) - Eliminated, Raceland (1)
Class-by-Class Top 5 Breakdown
Class A
- RV Raceland
- Kentucky Country Day
- Campbellsville
- Pikeville
- Middlesboro
Class 2A
- No.
9 Lexington Christian Academy
- No.
13 Owensboro Catholic
- No.
18 Beechwood
- No.
24 Belfry
- Mayfield
Class 3A
- No.
2 Christian Academy-Louisville
- No.
22 Murray
- No.
24 Bell County
- RV Lloyd Memorial
- Lexington Catholic
Class 4A
- No.
4 Boyle County
- No.
5 Franklin County
- No.
14 Covington Catholic
- No.
15 Highlands
- No.
16 Johnson Central
Class 5A
- No.
8 Owensboro
- No.
10 Pulaski County
- No.
17 Atherton
- No.
21 Woodford County
- Scott County
Class 6A
- No.
1 Trinity
- No.
3 South Warren
- No.
6 Ryle
- No.
7 St. Xavier
- No. 12 Frederick Douglass
Final Thoughts
This weekend isn’t just about trophies - it’s about legacies. For seniors, it’s the last ride.
For programs, it’s a chance to etch their name into Kentucky high school football history. Whether you’re watching from the stands or following the action from home, buckle up - championship weekend at Kroger Field is here, and it’s loaded with storylines, talent, and the kind of drama only football can deliver.